Leading People Through Disasters

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Employee Emergency Response Procedures

Earthquake

These procedures are excerpted from the University of California at Santa Barbara Department of Emergency Operations procedures.

Outside

• Get to an open area away from trees, buildings, and power lines.

In a Vehicle

• Pull to the side of the road away from underpasses, bridges, and buildings.
• Remain in the vehicle until the shaking stops.
• Do not leave the vehicle if a power line has fallen on or near it.

Inside

• Stay away from windows, and get under a desk or a table.
• Duck, cover, and hold.
• In a hallway, sit against the wall and protect your head with your arms.
• In an auditorium, duck between the rows of seats and protect your head.
• Wait inside until the shaking stops, then evacuate the ...